Fabric baskets are useful for all manner of things, and they are quick and easy to make. You can use these baskets to hold bits of thread or fabric that you remove when you are sewing, or to hold items that you are using for a project. I'm sure you will think of many uses for them once you make them, plus they make nice gifts for friends and family. So if this is something … [Read more...] about How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips
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How to Learn to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)
We, each of us has our own unique tale on how we learnt to sew and we would love to hear your story, so why not share a comment below. Here is how I learnt to sew: My mother taught me to sew when I was very young. She also taught me to knit and crochet. Typical of a lot of women of her day she was proficient in all these crafts plus she was the most amazing cook. I would come … [Read more...] about How to Learn to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)
Readers Project: Ximena’s Psychedelic Crumbs
Note from Alanda Craft: I happen to think that Ximena's psychedelic crumbs look great. I really like the look of the vibrant, bold colours and they really pop. I can picture these squares being put together with black sashing and a first border of perhaps 1½" followed by a colourful border also made from crumbs or even just a bright contrasting fabric in a solid color. The … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Ximena’s Psychedelic Crumbs
What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
If you are a crafter you may have come across the term 'ScanNCut' or 'Scan and Cut' and wondered what it means. Well, it refers to a die-cutting machine and we have been using it since 2013. I have to say, we are big fans of this machine, and we have even created a number of ScanNCut training courses on how to use it. Our courses cover cutting both paper and fabric. NOTE: We … [Read more...] about What is a Scan and Cut machine? – Everything you need to know
Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method
Make an Awesomely Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method I love how this creative stitched tote bag turned out and I use it constantly when I shop. It's one of my favorites. Paula stitched the front using the Stupendous Stitching method by Carol Ann Waugh and she tells me that it is favorite Craftsy class ever. What is the Stupendous Stitching … [Read more...] about Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method